In‐School Suspension Aide

Sinton; Sinton (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinton is seeking an Educational Aide to support a disciplined in-school suspension setting and assist the certified teacher in maintaining a structured classroom environment.

The role involves assisting students with assignments, coordinating with teachers, and ensuring confidentiality while following district safety protocols and ESSA requirements for aides in Title I settings. Must meet education/certification requirements listed.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Two years of college or an associate's degree is preferred or must have completed formal academic assessment.
• Educational Aide III certification is required for certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a highly structured classroom environment in collaboration with a certified teacher and campus administrators.
• Work with individual students to complete assignments and consult with teachers regarding student work.
• Distribute, collect, and check assignments; maintain student assignment files and return them to teachers.
• Manage student behavior and attendance according to board policies and IEPs; supervise ISS during lunch and bathroom breaks.
• Maintain confidentiality; participate in staff development, faculty meetings, and required events; follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Skills

Structured environment

Follow instructions

Computer use

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree or 2 years of college

Educational Aide III certification

Job description

Qualifications

Supervise students assigned to in‑school suspension (ISS) for disciplinary reasons. Maintain a highly structured and orderly environment. Work under the general supervision of the principal and immediate direction of a certified teacher on a daily basis.

Education/Certification

• High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
• Have met formal academic assessment, associate's degree, or two years of study at an institution of
• Higher learning*
• Valid educational aide III certification**

Special Knowledge/Skills

Ability to work well with children

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Ability to use personal computer

Experience

Three years experience as classroom aide or 30 semester hours of college credit with emphasis on child growth and development

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Instructional Support

• Work with certified teacher and campus administrators to create and maintain an orderly and highly structured classroom environment.
• Work with individual students to complete assignments given by classroom teacher.
• Consult classroom teachers regarding student assignments.
• Distribute, collect, and check student assignments for accuracy.
• Maintain individual files of completed student assignments and return to classroom teachers.

Student Management

• Manage student behavior and administer discipline according to board policies, administrative regulations, and Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Record student attendance and discipline referrals according to established procedures.
• Supervise students assigned to ISS during lunch and bathroom breaks.

Other

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events when required.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standardinstructional equipment

Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping

Motion: Moderate walking

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15)

Environment: Work inside; may work outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather);
exposure to noise

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

* Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for aides who are providing instructional support in Title I, Part A program.

**Note: An Educational Aide III certificate is required for aides assigned to a setting where students grades

9-12 are assigned for less than six weeks. A valid Texas teaching certificate is required when students grades

9-12 are assigned more than six weeks. (See State Board for Educator Certification, Teacher Assignment